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Department of Atomic Energy
Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor  likely to bet commissioned in 2022: Dr Jitendra Singh
PFBR will add 500 MW of electrical power to the national grid.
The Union Minister of State , Development of North Eastern Region , MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh said in a written reply to Rajya Sabha that Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor  being constructed by Bharatiya Nabhikiya Vidyut Nigam Limited  is expected to get commissioned by October 2022. On completion of commissioning, PFBR will be adding 500 MW of electrical power to the national grid.
Presently there are technical issues which have resulted in delay in commissioning of PFBR. In the last three years, while commissioning activities of the various Systems, Structures & Equipment of PFBR are progressing, a large number of technical challenges as well as design inadequacies  are being encountered at each stage, thereby resulting into delay in commissioning. These issues are being attended in close coordination with the designers and the experts within Department of Atomic Energy .
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Ministry of Finance
Income Tax Department conducts searches in Mumbai
The Income Tax Department is carrying out search and survey operations which started on 03.03.2021 on two leading film production companies, a leading actress and two Talent Management companies in Mumbai. Search operation is being carried out at Mumbai, Pune, Delhi and Hyderabad. The group is mainly engaged in the business of Production of Motion Pictures, Web Series, acting, direction and talent Management of celebrities and other artists. A total of 28 premises are being covered in different locations which includes residences and offices.
During the search, evidence of huge suppression of income by the leading Film Production house compared to the actual box office collections has been unearthed. The company officials have not been able to explain discrepancy of around Rs. 300 crore.
Evidence related to manipulation and under-valuation of share transactions of the production house amongst the film directors and shareholders, having tax implication of about Rs. 350 crore has been found and is being further investigated.
Evidence of cash receipts by the leading actress amounting to Rs 5 crore has been recovered. Further investigation is going on.
Apart from this, non-genuine/bogus expenditure to related concerns by the leading producers/directorhaving tax implication of about Rs. 20 crore has been detected. Similar findings have been made in the case of the leading actress also.
At the office premises of the two talent management companies, huge amount of digital data has been seized in the form of emails, whatsapp chats, hard disk etc which are under investigation.
During the search, 7 bank lockers have been found which have been placed under restraint. Search is continuing in all the premises.
Ministry of Railways
INFOTAINMENT INSIDE METRO
Kolkata, September 29, 2023
Another passenger-friendly initiative by Kolkata Metro has been introduced from today. The digital display screens inside the Medha rake of North-South Metro, which used to show station names and route map only, from now onwards will be showing infotainment materials like cartoon shows. In fact, the initiative has started today itself.
It would help Metro commuters to get rid of the monotony of travelling and enjoy the journey. On the very first day, the commuters seem to have thoroughly enjoyed the show and as their gestures revealed pleasure.
Parents of the students who travel regularly in the North-South Metro are in profuse praise of such an initiative and it is stated by the Metro Railway authority that many rang up Metro officials to convey their thanks. Such an initiative, first of its kind in Metro, would make the journey of the kids entertaining as they would get an opportunity among their packed schedule to spend some time with Tom & Jerry on the way back home from school. It would also help the adults to soothe their strained nerves towards relaxation while travelling by Metro.
Ministry of Defence
Opening Ceremony Indo - Thailand Joint Exercise Maitree 2018
Exercise Maitree is a joint military exercise between Indian Army and Royal Thai Army which will be conducted from 06 to 19 August 2018 in Thailand. It is a platoon level exercise which comprises of infantry component. The opening ceremony started with familiarization of organisation and display of weapons & equipment of both armies.
The exercise will emphasize to hone the tactical and technical skills in joint counter insurgency and counter terrorist operations in rural and urban scenario under UN mandate. Due emphasis will be laid on increasing interoperability between forces from both countries which is crucial for success of any joint operation. Both sides will jointly train, plan and execute a series of well developed tactical drills for neutralization of likely threats that may be encountered in urban warfare scenario. Experts from both sides will also hold detailed discussions to share their experience on varied topics for mutual benefit.
Exercise Maitree will contribute immensely in developing mutual understanding and bonhomie between the two armies in order to counter terrorism.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Anurag Singh Thakur, LG of J&K officially declare Khelo India Winter Games 3rd edition open in Gulmarg; 40 Khelo India Centers launched in J&K on the occasion
The Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Shri Anurag Singh Thakur declared the Khelo India Winter Games 3rd edition open in Gulmarg on Friday. The Union Minister was joined by Hon’ble Lt Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Shri Manoj Sinha, other dignitaries and masses of young athletes, coaches and staff.
A special message was also sent by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi to motivate the athletes. Honourable PM sent his best wishes to participating athletes, coaches and officials.
The opening ceremony remained electric in ways more than one. White pigeons were released in the air bringing forth the message of peace, traditional dance performances were fused with feet thumping groove and sports wise, there was also a significant e-launch of 40 Khelo India Centres across the valley.
“While the opening ceremony had it all, I found the biggest of applause came from the attendees when we announced the launch of 40 Khelo India Centres here across Jammu and Kashmir,” mentioned Shri Thakur. “The message given out by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi of ‘Kheloge, toh khiloge’ has been upheld by the best possible way by J&K and the contribution the region has made in the last 3 years have been commendable.
Promising more such initiatives to build the sports ecosystem of J&K, Shri Thakur added, “The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports will keep helping Jammu and Kashmir financially, providing the best of coaches, etc. I am also happy to let you know that a Centre of Excellence for Winter Sports will be opening here soon.”
The Winter Games will take place until February 14 in Gulmarg and over 1500 athletes across 29 States and Union Territories are taking part. The total sports disciplines are 11.
Shri Manoj Sinha commented, “The entire country is united for the 3rd edition of the Khelo India Winter Games. While the games happen, it gives the entire nation the chance to enjoy the hospitality, the games and incredible sights of the valley. I thank the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Sports Authority of India, J&K Sports Council and all the other stakeholders who have helped in giving us a chance to organize these games again in Gulmarg.”
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
e-MARKET
Since e-commerce and e-market opens up opportunities for firms, including major companies, traders & local businessmen, to reach newer markets and expand their area of operation, it is expected that it is going to benefit them significantly. Though, no data is collected by the Government, on sales/profits made by various companies, exclusively due to expansion of e-markets. Representations have been received, wherein traders associations have informed that their business has been impacted by activities of large e-commerce companies.
During the lockdown, home delivery of goods was encouraged, in order to minimize the movement of individuals outside their homes, as per consolidated guidelines issued by Ministry of Home Affairs on March 28, 2020 and businesses have started home delivery of goods during this period.
The draft National e-commerce policy, which was placed in public domain on February 23, 2019, seeks to create a facilitative regulatory environment for growth of e-commerce sector. It has been formulated with a vision to provide a level-playing field to all stakeholders, including the individual consumers, MSMEs and start-ups and promote exports, which will help small manufacturers.
More recently, the Consumer Protection  Rules, 2020 have been notified as on July 23, 2020, which provides a legal framework for all goods and services bought or sold over digital or electronic network, with a clear structure of liability borne by e-commerce entities and sellers.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Border population is our strategic asset: Shri Rajnath Singh
Model villages being developed in Border Districts
Union Home Minister launches BADP Online Management System
The Union Home Minister Shri Rajnath Singh had interaction with Field and State Level Officers implementing Border Area Development Programme , here today. During the interaction, relevant issues regarding implementation of BADP and to make it more effective were discussed in detail. Shri Rajnath Singh stressed that the border population is strategic asset to the country and important element to maintain border security. He emphasised that all out efforts must be made to improve social and economic infrastructure to ensure that these people continue to live in border villages. He mentioned that the government accords utmost priority to social and economic well-being of border population and to provide them all facilities like connectivity, safe drinking water, schools, hospitals and other facilities to ensure sustainable living in these areas. He assured Centre's continued assistance to States to strengthen infrastructure and development activities under the BADP.
The outlay under this Programme has been increased to Rs. 1,100 crore in 2017-18 from Rs. 990 crore in 2015-16. For comprehensive and all-round development of border villages, it has been decided to develop 61 model villages for which Rs. 126 crores have been released to the State Governments. Additional funds will also be made available as per requirement. Each model village will provide all basic facilities like primary health centre, primary education, community centre, connectivity, drainage, drinking water, etc. to enable sustainable living in border areas.
On the occasion, Shri Rajnath Singh launched BADP Online Management System for better planning, monitoring and implementation of various projects under BADP. Border States can submit their respective Annual Action Plans online and receive approvals from Ministry of Home Affairs in electronic mode which will bring in transparency in the sanction process and improve quality of planning and implementation.
BADP covers 111 border districts in 17 States to meet special development needs of border population with focus on people living within 50 kilometers of the International Border. A total of Rs. 13,400 crore has been released since the programme was initiated in 1986-87.
Senior officers from all 17 States and District Magistrates from 25 border districts attended the programme. Presentations were given by State Governments of Arunachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal highlighting major achievements under the BADP and steps taken by the State Governments to improve quality of life for border population. Shri Rajnath Singh also interacted with around 25 District Magistrates who spoke about the specific issues relevant to their districts.
During the interaction, Shri Hansraj Gangaram Ahir, MoS , Shri Kiren Rijiju, MoS , Union Home Secretary Shri Rajiv Gauba and Special Secretary , Shri B.R. Sharma were also present.
Ministry of Steel
NMDC’s Best Ever upto November Performance
National Mineral Development Corporation Ltd. , a public enterprise under the Ministry of Steel with iron ore production of 3.34 MT in November 2021 has achieved the highest ever for any November month since inception and sales is 2.88 MT in November 2021. Cumulative production and sale figures for the first eight months of the FY22 up to November 2021 stood at 24.37 MT and 24.96 MT respectively - the best ever performance upto November for any year. The company achieved a growth of 36% in production and 33% in sales over CPLY.
Congratulating the NMDC team for yet another impressive performance, CMD NMDC Shri Sumit Deb said, “The latest GDP growth figures suggest a firm recovery of the economy and that is very reassuring although NMDC is already moving forward on its path to doubling production in the next five years. The need of the hour for all of us is to ensure the lessons we’ve learnt through these last two years and better protect ourselves and our operations.”
Ministry of Communications
Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw leads Countdown Programme of Ministry of Communications for International Day of Yoga 2022
More than 2 lakh postal staff including Gramin Dak Sewaks from about 50,000 Post Offices, join event digitally
The Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications organized the Countdown Programme for International Day of Yoga 2022 on 25th April, 2022. Minister of Communications, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw and Minister of State, Communications Shri Devusinh Chauhan  along with Secretary , Secretary  Director General,  participated in this event. The main event was organized at Talkatora Stadium, New Delhi where MoC was physically present along with about 150 officers of Department of Posts  and Department of Telecommunications .
More than 2 lakh postal staff including Gramin Dak Sewaks from about 50,000 Post Offices, were digitally connected to the main event site. Postal Staff from pan India locations like Statue of Unity, Kewadia, Gujarat, Sun Temple, Konark, Odisha, Floating Post office, Srinagar, Kashmir, Chittorgarh Fort, Rajasthan, Vivekanada Memorial Rock, Kanyakumari  Sanchi  etc. participated in the program. The event was broadcasted live through Bharat VC, NIC, webcast and You Tube live. The one-hour Yoga event was conducted from 7:30 am to 8:30 am.
Minister of Communications, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, hailed the Countdown Programme as a beginning of the upcoming celebration of International Yoga Day 2022. He emphasized the importance of such Yoga events which have served to create awareness about Yoga and make it an integral part of our lives. The Minister urged that yoga training should be organized regularly for the postmen and GDS staff, so that their health is better and they can work for the betterment of the postal department. Also, during the next two months, all the citizens visiting the post offices should also be made aware about yoga and its benefits.
Minister of State for Communications, Shri Devusinh Chauhan in his address highlighted the importance of Yoga not only for the well-being of our body, but more importantly of our mind and soul. He credited the PM for reviving Indian culture and making Indians take pride in our rich cultural heritage.
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Celebration of Countdown Programme for International Day of Yoga 2022 at Sun Temple Konark, Odisha
Celebration of Countdown Programme for International Day of Yoga 2022 at Statue of Unity, Gujarat
Celebration of Countdown Programme for International Day of Yoga 2022 at Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh
Celebration of Countdown Programme for International Day of Yoga 2022 at Nehru Park, Floating Post Office, Srinagar
Celebration of Countdown Programme for International Day of Yoga 2022 at Chittorgarh Fort, Rajasthan
Ministry of Science & Technology
IHBT scientists develop new sanitizer
Natural flavours, active tea constituents and alcohol content in this hand-sanitizer have been used as per the guidelines of the World Health Organization 
Chemicals like parabens, triclosan, synthetic fragrance and phthalates have not been used in this product
Demand for products such as sanitizer is increasing amidst reports of preventive measures against coronavirus and many counterfeit materials being sold in the market. In view of this, a new hand-sanitizer has been developed by the scientists of CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology  based in Palampur, Himachal Pradesh.
Dr. Sanjay Kumar, Director of IHBT stated that “The natural flavours, active tea constituents and alcohol content in this hand-sanitizer have been used as per the guidelines of the World Health Organization . One of the special things is that chemicals like parabens, triclosan, synthetic fragrance and phthalates have not been used in this product. ”
The technology has been transferred to Palampur based company M/s A.B. Scientific Solutions for the commercial production of this newly developed hand-sanitizer. An agreement has been signed between CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology  and the company.
The company, which has a strong nationwide marketing network of its own, will be establishing a facility in Palampur for the commercial production of hand-sanitizer. The company will also market these hand-sanitizers and other disinfectants in all major cities across the country.
Dr. Sanjay Kumar says that due to the sudden increase in demand for sanitizer in the market, its arbitrary prices are being charged. In the view of current increase in demand for the right product, this hand sanitizer has been developed at an appropriate time.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves to the MoU between India and Argentina on cooperation in the field of Medical Products Regulation
The Union cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given ex-post facto approval to the MoU between India and Argentina on cooperation in the field of Medical Products Regulation.
Benefits:
The approval would facilitate better understanding of the regulatory aspects between the two sides and help in increasing India’s export of medical products to Argentina and better coordination in the international fora.
Special Service and Features
Concerted efforts from all sectors are vital to achieve the goal of 500 GW renewable energy capacity by 2030: Union Minister Shri Bhagawant Khuba
Kochi : August 27, 22
Union Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy and Chemicals and Fertilizers Shri. Bhagwanth Khuba said concerted efforts from all sectors are vital to achieve the goal of 500 GW nrenewwable energey capacity by 2030. While lauding the states for the role they have been playing in the renewable energy sector, Shri Bhagwant Khuba said all states with their hard work gave immense contributions in the sector
The Union Minister was delivering the inaugural address at the 8th foundation day celebration of the Association of Renewable Energy Agencies of States  hosted by ANERT, Govt of Kerala and AREAS today.
Shri. Khuba added that the joint efforts by the Centre and States have resulted in achieving the goal of 175 GW of clean energy by 2022, a goal set by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as per the 2015 Paris agreement, way before the set time.
While stressing the initiatives being taken by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy for achieving the ambitious target of 500 GW by 2030, the minister added that the Ministry is rolling out many schemes including PLIs. The Minister pointed out that in this, each state can set a target of its own.
Lauding the efforts by AREAS in this sector, Shri . Bhagwanth Khuba said, " Because of AREAS, the states are getting a platform to showcase what they did regarding energy in their own state where experience, achievement, and targets can be shared which will, in turn, will help each state immensely .”
During the function, the Union Minister also launched the AREAS Telephone Directory 2022 and distributed awards in different categories for Best Performance in RE sector to various states.
State Electricity Minister Shri K Krishnankutty was the guest of honor, who welcomed the financial and operational incentives announced by the Union Government for expanding the Hydel power base which is pivotal for tapping the Hydel potential for Kerala
Senior officials from AREAS and ANERT too attended the function.
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Ministry of External Affairs
POPSK at Kharagpur on September 27
Kolkata, September 24, 2018.
Post Office Passport Seva Kendra , Kharagpur is going to be inaugurated on September 27, 2018 at Kharagpur Technology Mukhya Dakghar, IIT Campus, Kharagpur, West Mednipore, Pin – 721 302. Applicants are requested to bring online Application Reference Number  sheets along with other necessary documents of identity proof, address and proof of date of birth . The details information of the documents required can be obtained from the website www.passportindia.gov.in. Ten appointments will be entertained on 27.09.2018 at 12 PM onwards and 30 appointments on daily basis from the next working day i.e. 28.09.2018. Appointments for the same will be released on POPSK website www.passportindia.gov.in from 25.09.2018 at 15.30 PM onwards. The applicants have to pay the passport fees through online payments system.
Only those applicants who have obtained appointments through the online mode  will be entertained. Tatkaal, On-Hold files, walk-in and PCC applications will not be accepted and processed.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
My brother inspired me to take up shooting; is always there to help me," says Shiva Narwal
One of India's top shooters and Tokyo Paralympics Gold Medalist Manish Narwal created history in the year 2021 when he won India a Gold medal at the Tokyo Paralympics while setting a new World Record.
His feat not only got him the prestigious Khelo Ratna Award but also inspired hundreds of kids to take up shooting and live their sporting passion.
But much before his exploits of 2021, Manish had inspired someone much closer home to not only take up shooting but to follow his footsteps and make a mark for himself in the field - His younger brother Shiva Narwal.
Shiva won Gold in the 2020 edition of the Khelo India Youth Games and then again in the 2021 edition of the Games. The 17-year-old, also made his senior debut at the Egypt World Championships last year and had even come close to winning the Paris Olympic Quota when reached the Finals of the 10m Air Pistol event and finished 8th.
He then used the disappointment of missing the World Championships medal to drive him at the Asian Airgun Championship and win Gold in the Men's Air Pistol event.
While Manish has now established himself as one of the best para-shooters in the country, Shiva's current aim is not only to win another medal at the Khelo India Youth Games but finish his hat trick of Gold.
“I am really happy that I have been selected for Khelo India Youth Games 2022 again. In the past, my performance in KIYG 2020 and KIYG 2021 has been really good and I hope that my performance continues to be good in Madhya Pradesh as well and that I win a Gold, once again for Haryana.”
When asked if there is any added pressure being Manish's brother, the youngster is quick to back him up and say, 'he is always there to help me.'
"My elder sister and brother both do shooting and I started shooting after seeing Manish perform really well in the air pistol events," Shiva said.
He then went on to add "Manish always supports me if I have any problem in shooting and is always there to help me."
In the last edition of the Khelo India Youth Games, Shiva had a dominating score of 588 in the qualification phase which was five points better than his teammate Samrat Rana who was second after him. While he had gone on to win Gold later at the event, parallelly his sister Shikha Narwal had gone on win Bronze in the Girl's 10m Air Pistol event.